DJ tips How to choose a DJ name that you won’t regret Whether you’re just starting your DJ journey, or weighing the difficult decision to change your existing name, this complete guide to the process has you covered.
DJ tips Here are 8 pro-level DJ tips We've selected 8 of our favourite tips and tricks from DJ Mag’s How I DJ video series, touching on backspins, DJ tools, multi-deck DJing, and much more.
DJ culture Why are “no phones” policies becoming increasingly popular? With Pikes and Hï in Ibiza encouraging clubbers not to use phones on the dance floor, we spoke to nightlife figures around the world to learn how these policies work and what people think of...
Pioneer DJ history 20 years later, the DJM-909 is still turning heads Our first battle / scratch mixer may be 20 years old but it still boasts unique features, with DJs showcasing its creative FX to this day. Here's the ongoing story of the DJM-909.
DJ culture Why are “no phones” policies becoming increasingly popular? With Pikes and Hï in Ibiza encouraging clubbers not to use phones on the dance floor, we spoke to nightlife figures around the world to learn how these policies work and what people think of...
DJ culture A DJ’s guide to better sleep How do we navigate a profession that has a notoriously bad relationship with sleep? The sleep science coach and DJ Tom Middleton offers us a comprehensive guide to the best practices and advice....
DJ culture Boris Brejcha on his unique approach to DJing We hear how every aspect of the German artist's craft, from the music he plays through to his fondness for rubber ducks, is designed to stand out from the crowd.
DJ culture Why do some DJs love rotary mixers so much? What is it about rotary mixers that has created such a passionate community of users? We asked 11 DJs to share their thoughts and experiences.
DJ culture 7 lessons from the BBC’s fantastic disco documentary Disco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution shows how most of modern DJing and club culture can be traced back to the creativity and struggle of marginalized communities in 1970s New York.
DJ culture A DJ’s Guide To The World Of Corporate And Private Events Looking to broaden your bookings? Successful DJs and agents share their advice and experiences, helping you to navigate a world that works much differently from the club scene.
DJ culture How important are “drop videos” to DJs? Videos that capture the biggest moments of a DJ set have become a core part of DJ life. We spoke to industry figures to try to understand the positives and negatives of the trend.
DJ culture Inside the studio with over 10 billion streams to its name Kevin Grainger and Cass Irvine of Wired Masters are the favourite mixing and mastering engineers for some of the world’s biggest dance and pop artists. We visited their incredible studios to hear...